Ford Sierra Manual

Door inner trim panel - removal and refitting

Front door
Models up to 1987
1 On models with manually-operated
windows, prise the cover from the window
regulator handle, note the position of the
handle with the window fully shut, then
remove the securing screw and withdraw the
handle and bezel (see illustrations).

3 Remove the securing screw from the
interior door handle surround, lift the handle,
and withdraw the surround and grip (see
illustrations).

17.3a Remove the securing screw . . .

17.3b . . . and withdraw the handle surround and door grip

4 Remove the two securing screws and
withdraw the door pocket (see illustration).

17.4 Withdraw the door pocket

5 If working on the driverТs side of models
fitted with electric mirrors, first disconnect the
battery negative lead, then prise the mirror
switch assembly from the door trim panel and
disconnect the wiring plug.

6 The trim panel can now be prised from the
door. To prevent damage to the panel, only
prise under the retaining clips (see
illustration).

17.6a Door inner trim panel retaining clip locations (arrowed)

It is advisable to use a forked
tool similar to that shown (see illustration)

17.6b Trim panel retaining clip removal tool

to prise around the retaining clips, but failing
this, use a wide-bladed screwdriver. If a clip
will not release, sever it with a chisel or sharp
knife, taking care not to damage the trim
panel, and renew the clip on reassembly.

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that all the retaining clips are correctly aligned
before pressing them into the door, and make
sure that the upper lip of the trim panel
locates under the mirror trim panel.

Models from 1987
8 Proceed as described in paragraph 1.

9 Remove the securing screw from the
interior door handle surround, lift the handle,
and withdraw the surround (see illustration).

17.9 Remove the interior door handle surround securing screws

10 Prise out the armrest trim panel, remove
the three securing screws, and withdraw the
armrest (see illustrations).

17.10a Prise out the armrest trim panel . . .

17.10b . . . and remove the armrest securing screws

11 On models with manually-operated
mirrors, unscrew the bezel from the adjuster
knob, then prise off the mirror trim panel.

12 When working on the driverТs side of
models with electric mirrors, prise the
securing screw cover from the mirror control
panel, then remove the screw and withdraw
the control panel. Disconnect the wiring plug
after disconnecting the battery negative lead
(see illustrations).

13 When working on the passenger side of
models with electric mirrors, the mirror trim
panel can simply be prised off.

14 Remove the now exposed door trim panel
securing screw.

15 Remove the two trim panel securing
screws from each side of the door, and the
four securing screws from the door pocket,
then lift the trim panel to disengage it from the
top retaining clips, and withdraw the panel
from the door (see illustrations).

17.15a Trim panel securing screw at bottom rear edge of door

17.15b Trim panel securing screw at top edge of door pocket

16 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Rear door
Models up to 1987
17 Proceed as shown in paragraphs 1 to 3.

18 On models fitted with electric windows,
disconnect the battery negative lead, then
prise the switch from the armrest and
disconnect the wiring plug.

19 Proceed as described in paragraph 6.

20 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
ensure that all the retaining clips are correctly
aligned before pressing them into the door.

Models from 1987
21 Proceed as described in paragraph 1.

22 Remove the securing screw from the
interior door handle, then pull out the ashtray,
and remove the two now exposed screws.